December

• At the latest in December, leave external water pipes idle, so that they do not burst.
• What would you like to tackle in the next garden year? What are your plans? And how do you want to implement them? Planning future in the dark season concretely lifts the mood. It also ensures that you can get to work on a fixed plan when the time is right for the next gardening year.
• A heart for animals: Set up feeding grounds for birds at the beginning of winter, as food becomes scarce for animals at this time of the year.
• Think of the Barbarian branches on December 4th! According to ancient customs, fruit branches are cut on this day. Just stalk the stems and put them in a vase with little lukewarm water. Change the floral water every few days. If the branches bloom at Christmas, this not only adds color to the dreary everyday life but is also supposed to mean happiness.
• On frost-free days, harvest winter vegetables such as lamb's lettuce, kale, Leek and Brussels sprouts. Important: Protect the winter vegetables from fleece by fleece.
• Supply evergreen shrubs regularly with water.
• Check your houseplants over and over again and make sure that the drainage of excess water, because these plants do not like waterlogging.
• For your pond: One of the most important measures around your pond is to keep the surface clean. So nothing sinks to the ground, which could affect the water quality.
• Constantly check potted plants for pests. Check stored potted plants for waterlogging.
• So that the lawn is also well through the winter time: remove large amounts of leaves at regular intervals.
• You have not got around to taking care of your lawnmower yet? Then get it now and clean it thoroughly so it will be ready for use in the next garden year.